Juliet Odey
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Chartered Accountant (ANAN, CNA) and Associate Member of CPA Australia (ASA) with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance across NGOs, healthcare, and corporate sectors. Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, audits, donor fund management, and internal controls, with a strong record of ensuring accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Highly detail-oriented and analytical professional skilled in reconciliation, financial analysis, and process improvement, committed to strengthening financial systems and supporting sound organizational decision-making.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Accountant
One World Accuracy
Vancouver, Canada
2024.12 - 2025.07
- Prepared IFRS/GAAP financial statements and U.S. IRS Form 990; led month-end close activities, reconciliations, and audit documentation, ensuring compliance across multiple regions.
- Prepared and filed U.S. IRS Form 990, maintaining nonprofit tax-exempt compliance with U.S. reporting standards.
- Supported external audits by preparing schedules, validating GAAP/IFRS compliance, and strengthening internal control processes for audit readiness.
- Managed global AP/AR operations, improving reconciliation accuracy and reporting timeliness across multiple regions.
- Conducted inventory counts and reconciliations using Microsoft Dynamics GP, ensuring accurate stock valuation and alignment between physical counts and system records.
- Delivered budget forecasts and variance analysis in collaboration with leadership, supporting strategic financial decision-making.
Grant & Compliance Manager
Smiling Hearts Initiative
Maiduguri, Borno State
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Oversaw full donor grant lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with funder rules, strengthening internal controls, and preparing reconciliations for external audits.
- Maintained 100% compliance with donor regulations (WFP, USAID, and other partners) through accurate fund tracking, liquidation reports, and audit readiness.
- Designed internal financial policies and trained program staff on documentation, reporting standards, and accountability frameworks.
- Produced donor-specific budgets, reconciliations, and variance reports, enabling improved transparency and trust with funding partners.
- Coordinated external audits, resolved compliance gaps, and ensured successful continuation of funding streams.
Account Receivable Manager
Cedarcrest Hospitals
Abuja, FCT
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Directed end-to-end receivables management across 4 hospital branches, overseeing billings worth NGN 1B+ annually, and reduced outstanding days by 25% within 12 months.
- Implemented a structured collections strategy, introducing automated reminders and escalation protocols that cut overdue receivables by 30%.
- Conducted monthly receivables aging analysis, prepared detailed cash flow and revenue reports, and presented findings to hospital executives for informed decision-making.
- Supervised and trained a team of 8 billing and collections officers, improving accuracy of invoicing by 20% and strengthening team accountability.
- Partnered with the recovery/legal unit to negotiate settlements on long outstanding debts, successfully recovering NGN 75M in aged accounts.
- Collaborated with finance and operations leadership to align revenue reporting with IFRS standards and ensure full compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Acting Procurement Manager
Cedarcrest Hospitals
Abuja, FCT
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Managed hospital-wide procurement, budgeting, and inventory functions, ensuring uninterrupted medical supply chain across four branches.
- Developed a structured vendor management system and negotiated contracts that reduced procurement costs by 15%.
- Implemented CAPEX tracking and fixed asset management processes, including asset tagging and maintenance of the fixed asset register to ensure accountability and compliance with board approvals.
- Conducted periodic inventory counts and reconciliations, ensuring alignment between physical stock, asset records, and financial reports.
- Collaborated with finance and operations teams to maintain service continuity, strengthen internal controls, and support accurate financial reporting.
- Produced procurement forecasts, inventory reports, and compliance documentation to enhance oversight, transparency, and accountability.
Budget & Compliance Analyst
Cedarcrest Hospitals
Abuja, FCT
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Directed the budgeting process across four hospital branches, supervising branch Finance Managers to ensure accurate budget preparation, continuous monitoring, and strict adherence to financial controls.
- Prepared consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports in compliance with IFRS, enabling reliable performance tracking and management decision-making.
- Coordinated financial leadership meetings with branch Finance Managers, providing guidance on variance analysis, addressing reporting challenges, and aligning financial outputs to group objectives.
- Oversaw the financial performance of outsourced businesses within the hospital group, assessing their impact on overall group profitability and strategic direction.
- Strengthened compliance by ensuring all financial operations adhered to internal control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Performed in-depth variance analysis, ledger reviews, and financial monitoring to support strategic decision-making, governance, and operational efficiency.
Finance consultant
Grassroots Researchers Association
Maiduguri, Borno State
2020.02 - 2020.12
- Designed and implemented internal financial control frameworks and drafted finance policies to enhance transparency, accountability, and donor compliance.
- Trained program and finance staff on donor-compliant templates, budgeting procedures, documentation standards, and financial reporting processes.
- Prepared annual budgets, monitored donor-funded expenditures, and conducted periodic reconciliations to ensure accurate fund tracking and compliance with PAYE and statutory tax regulations.
- Strengthened financial governance by aligning expense documentation, inventory usage, and asset accountability with donor requirements.
- Produced donor-specific financial reports and successfully closed projects without compliance queries or audit findings.
Finance Analyst
LafargeHolicm
Calabar, Cross River State
2017.11 - 2019.12
- Managed CAPEX/OPEX accounts in SAP, built cash flow forecasts, and conducted variance analysis for multi-million-naira infrastructure projects, cutting budget overruns by 15%.
- Built financial models and feasibility studies for road projects, influencing board investment approvals.
- Supported plant-wide budgeting and variance analysis, ensuring cost efficient allocation of resources.
- Produced detailed project financial reports and collaborated with engineering teams on project monitoring.
- Enhanced project transparency and control, reducing budget overruns by 15%.
Finance Officer
Center for Democracy & Development
Abuja, FCT
2017.06 - 2017.11
- Prepared donor financial reports and fund reconciliations for USAID funded projects.
- Supervised junior finance staff on cashbook management, disbursement tracking, and bank reconciliations.
- Oversaw treasury transactions and compliance with internal controls across multiple project cycles.
- Supported external audits with accurate documentation, resulting in zero compliance queries.
Finance Officer
Society for Community Development
Abuja, FCT
2015.11 - 2017.06
- Oversaw financial operations for multiple donor-funded projects, including initiatives supported by USAID, the Global Fund, and ActionAid.
- Prepared and submitted donor financial reports in strict compliance with grant agreements, donor regulations, and reporting deadlines.
- Monitored project budgets, prepared financial forecasts, and conducted variance analyses to guide program managers and senior leadership in decision-making.
- Ensured full compliance with donor requirements, statutory obligations, and internal control frameworks, strengthening accountability and financial governance.
- Managed treasury functions, including bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, payment processing, and oversight of project disbursements.
- Administered accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accuracy of records and timely settlement of project obligations.
- Supported both internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and financial documentation, reinforcing transparency and donor confidence.
Account Officer
Paxson Nigeria Company LTD
Calabar, Cross River State
2014.05 - 2015.09
- Managed full AR/AP cycle using SAGE accounting software, ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
- Prepared monthly revenue and expense analysis to support sales and logistics planning.
- Produced aged creditor reports and payment forecasts to improve vendor satisfaction.
- Conduct Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Store Count/ Inventory in all the OSDOs shop and inventory Warehouse
- Supported external audits with reconciliations and documentation for financial statements.
- Prepare monthly, Weekly reconciliation on stock and Cash on Van sales Rep, OSDO's Store and Vendors.
Accountant
Lex Fori Partners
Calabar, Cross River State
2012.07 - 2013.09
- Performed various financial and accounting tasks such as reconciling ledgers, preparing financial reports, handling payroll, processing accounts receivable and payable, responding to client inquires, and preparing Litigation bills
Project Accountant
Positive Development Foundation
Calabar, Cross River State
2009.10 - 2012.07
- Managed donor-funded budgets and cash flow monitoring for multi-Partner’s community projects.
- Prepared financial statements, reconciliations, and budget performance reports for donor submission.
- Coordinated compliance and reporting across 4 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
- Conducted financial analysis to support project leads in decision-making and resource allocation.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Accounting
College of Private Sector Accounting Kwall, Plateau
Plateau 2025.08 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Cross River University of Technology Nigeria
Calabar, Cross River State 2002.09 - 2006.10
Master of Science - Accountancy
Cross River University of Technology Nigeria
Calabar, Cross River State 2011.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation
- Asset Management & Asset Tagging
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Compliance (PAYE, VAT, WHT – relevant to Nigeria/US)
- Financial Reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)
- SAGE Accounting
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Odoo
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Financial Modeling)
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Accounting
College of Private Sector Accounting Kwall, Plateau
2025.08 -
Senior Accountant
One World Accuracy
2024.12 - 2025.07
Grant & Compliance Manager
Smiling Hearts Initiative
2024.01 - 2024.12
Account Receivable Manager
Cedarcrest Hospitals
2023.01 - 2023.12
Acting Procurement Manager
Cedarcrest Hospitals
2023.01 - 2023.06
Budget & Compliance Analyst
Cedarcrest Hospitals
2022.01 - 2022.12
Finance consultant
Grassroots Researchers Association
2020.02 - 2020.12
Finance Analyst
LafargeHolicm
2017.11 - 2019.12
Finance Officer
Center for Democracy & Development
2017.06 - 2017.11
Finance Officer
Society for Community Development
2015.11 - 2017.06
Account Officer
Paxson Nigeria Company LTD
2014.05 - 2015.09
Accountant
Lex Fori Partners
2012.07 - 2013.09
Master of Science - Accountancy
Cross River University of Technology Nigeria
2011.09 - 2016.06
Project Accountant
Positive Development Foundation
2009.10 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Cross River University of Technology Nigeria
2002.09 - 2006.10